Macfound.org site news: Housing Updateshttp://www.macfound.org/rss/Changes and additions to macfound.org.en-usSun, 02 Aug 2015 13:29:44 -0000National Housing Trust Recognized for Energy Efficiency Workhttp://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/national-housing-trust-recognized-energy-efficiency-work/The National Housing Trust was recognized for its work incorporating energy efficiency strategies into a affordable housing development in Washington, D.C.http://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/national-housing-trust-recognized-energy-efficiency-work/"On the House: Americans Don't Feel Housing Crisis Is Over"http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/residential/20150705_On_the_House__Americans_don_t_feel_housing_crisis_is_over.htmlPhilly.com<br/>http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/residential/20150705_On_the_House__Americans_don_t_feel_housing_crisis_is_over.html"Are Homeownership and the Middle Class Out of Reach for Millennials?"http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/07/03/are-homeownership-and-the-middle-class-out-of-reach-for-millennials/<em>The Wall Street Journal</em><br/>http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/07/03/are-homeownership-and-the-middle-class-out-of-reach-for-millennials/Healthcare Reforms Open Door to Housing Collaborationshttp://www.macfound.org/press/publications/healthcare-reforms-open-door-housing-collaborations/Center for Housing Policy research identifies the opportunities and describes promising programs and developments in different parts of the country that have developed since the Affordable Care Act took effect. http://www.macfound.org/press/publications/healthcare-reforms-open-door-housing-collaborations/Report Examines Effects of Homelessness on Children’s Healthhttp://www.macfound.org/press/publications/report-examines-effects-homelessness-childrens-health/Interventions focused on preventing child and family homelessness can be especially effective before birth, according to a research brief by Children’s HealthWatch and the Center for Housing Policy at the National Housing Conference.http://www.macfound.org/press/publications/report-examines-effects-homelessness-childrens-health/Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Units Produce Multiple Benefits http://www.macfound.org/press/publications/energy-efficiency-multifamily-units-produce-benefits/
Retrofitting multifamily housing units to be more energy efficient has several benefits beyond the cost of energy saved, according to a report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The MacArthur-supported report finds that additional ...http://www.macfound.org/press/publications/energy-efficiency-multifamily-units-produce-benefits/Prolonged Housing Crisis Diminishes Confidence in the American Dream, 2015 Housing Matters Survey Findshttp://www.macfound.org/press/press-releases/prolonged-housing-crisis-diminishes-confidence-american-dream-2015-housing-matters-survey-finds/A significant majority of Americans believes the country is still not past the housing crisis that began seven years ago, according to a new survey of housing attitudes released today by MacArthur.http://www.macfound.org/press/press-releases/prolonged-housing-crisis-diminishes-confidence-american-dream-2015-housing-matters-survey-finds/"Most Americans Skeptical of Housing Recovery, Economic Future, Survey Finds"http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/06/most_americans_skeptical_of_ho.html<em>The Times-Picayune</em><br/>http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/06/most_americans_skeptical_of_ho.html"Americans Gain Confidence in Housing Market but See Problem in Affordability"http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2015/06/americans_grow_more_confident.html<em>The Oregonian</em><br/>http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2015/06/americans_grow_more_confident.html"Americans Pessimistic About Ability for Economic Mobility, Study Finds"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/09/macarthur-study-housing-matters-economic-mobility/28750483/<em>USA Today</em><br/>http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/09/macarthur-study-housing-matters-economic-mobility/28750483/"Consumer Sentiment About Housing Improves"http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/ct-housing-sacrifices-macarthur-0610-biz-20150609-story.html<em>Chicago Tribune</em><br/>http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/ct-housing-sacrifices-macarthur-0610-biz-20150609-story.html"It's Easier to Fall Out of Middle Class than Climb Into It, Americans Say"http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/09/news/economy/american-middle-class/CNN<br/>http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/09/news/economy/american-middle-class/"Survey: Most Americans Believe the Housing Crisis Isn't Over"http://www.vox.com/2015/6/9/8751899/us-housing-crisis-surveyVox<br/>http://www.vox.com/2015/6/9/8751899/us-housing-crisis-survey"Survey: Significant Majority of Americans Believe Housing Crisis Isn’t Over"http://www.housingwire.com/articles/34143-survey-significant-majority-of-americans-believe-housing-crisis-isnt-over<em>HousingWire</em><br/>http://www.housingwire.com/articles/34143-survey-significant-majority-of-americans-believe-housing-crisis-isnt-over"Housing America’s Seniors: More Affordable Supply, More Innovation Needed"http://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/housing-americas-seniors-more-affordable-supply-more-innovation-needed/Bipartisan Policy Center<br/>Related Grantee: <a href="/grantees/83/">Bipartisan Policy Center</a><br/>http://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/housing-americas-seniors-more-affordable-supply-more-innovation-needed/Statewide Housing Market Analysis Finds Housing Insecurity Widespreadhttp://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/statewide-housing-market-analysis-finds-housing-insecurity-widespread/The Chicago Rehab Network’s latest Illinois Housing Market Analysis shows housing insecurity is more widespread across Illinois communities and income levels, suggesting a need for stronger interventions. http://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/statewide-housing-market-analysis-finds-housing-insecurity-widespread/Make Room Campaign Highlights Lack of Affordable Rental Housinghttp://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/make-room-campaign-highlights-lack-affordable-rental-housing/A national campaign called Make Room is staging concerts, convening forums, and sharing stories to deepen awareness about the lack of affordable rental housing and the impact that is having on American families.http://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/make-room-campaign-highlights-lack-affordable-rental-housing/Congress Just Passed an Energy Efficiency Billhttp://aceee.org/blog/2015/04/congress-just-passed-energyThe American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy<br/>Related Grantee: <a href="/grantees/1587/">American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy</a><br/>http://aceee.org/blog/2015/04/congress-just-passed-energyBPC Co-Chair, Former Senator Call for Housing Finance Reformhttp://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/bpc-co-chair-former-senator-call-housing-finance-reform/The nation’s housing finance system is still in need despite the fact Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now turning a profit, argue Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission Co-Chair Henry Cisneros and former U.S ...http://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/bpc-co-chair-former-senator-call-housing-finance-reform/Health and Housing Task Force to Address Issue of Aging Populationhttp://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/health-and-housing-task-force-address-issue-aging-population/The task force will underscore the synergies between health care and housing to foster improved health outcomes, cost savings, and enhanced quality of life for America’s aging population.http://www.macfound.org/press/from-field/health-and-housing-task-force-address-issue-aging-population/